Alder Gallery

Are you planning to build your dream home or start a major renovation?

In
every house planning and renovation, having your dream staircase in
your home adds to the grandeur of your dwelling. Amid the different wood
species used in constructing a staircase, the top wood species used are
poplar, cherry, oak, maple, and alder.

Alder has been used in
all types of woodworking. It’s easier to cut and it matures faster than
any other hardwood. From cabinets, to furnitures and moldings, alder is
indeed an all-purpose hardwood. Alder is known to have white to
light-brown sapwood — the softer part of the wood located between the
inner bark and heartwood. It’s also known for its straight grain and
fine texture for staining easily. An alder wood staircase can easily be
treated with decay preventive chemicals; thus, making it perfect for
outdoor fixtures.

Alder wood stairs are very well appreciated in
the market. As a Sacramento stair builder, we believe that alder is
becoming the modern replacement for birch wood. Because of its versatile
properties, the market has great reviews for alder wood staircase
installations. Unlike birch, which is a heavy wood, alder is a softer
hardwood. It can easily be scratched in its raw form; its elastic
properties are great for intricate carvings and designs. Moreover, it
has an amazing acceptance for stains— a good finisher can even make your
alder look like maple wood!

Our Sacramento stair contractor
experts can assure that alder is indeed a fine choice in choosing your
staircase’s material. Alder machines well, glues well, and bolts well.
It’s a medium density material with minor bending strength and
impressive shock resistance — definitely perfect for residential
fixtures. To top it off, it’s a great substitute for cherry and birch
because it’s less expensive.